Mecum Indianapolis 2015 RestoMod Preview

May 5, 2015

1971 GMC Custom Truck

Photo credit: Mecum

Here is an example of how much money you spent on a restoration not meaning anything come sale time. This guy has $65,000 into this restoration (receipts included!) and I have no doubt they did some great work on the truck. That being said, in my opinion, this truck is just too much. The wheels, the bed cover, the mirror in the hood, the digital dash. There’s not enough original there to get my engine revving, but to each their own. Am I wrong? Let me know in the comments.

Photo credit: Mecum

– All steel
– Frame-off nut and bolt restoration
– Restoration photos
– Over $65,000 invested, receipts included
– 383/520 HP stroker engine
– 400 Turbo automatic transmission
– Dual 4-barrel carburetors
– Aluminum intake
– Chrome appointments
– Retro digital gauges
– Tilt steering column
– Air conditioning
– Lambskin leather interior
– Custom sound system
– Lowered suspension
– Hydraulic bed cover
– 385 miles since build

Photo credit: Mecum

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